The article got it (somewhat) right, but a lot of the replies didn't. These are NOT Apple employees and that is NOT an Apple facility. As they mentioned, it's Flextronics. Apple outsources to them for repairing their machines.
The article got it (somewhat) right, but a lot of the replies didn't. These are NOT Apple employees and that is NOT an Apple facility. As they mentioned, it's Flextronics. Apple outsources to them for repairing their machines.
ohhhh
that's where we sent out troubled school ibooks....ahhh that makes sense now.
How would the pictures have been uploaded? Basically, why would the repair depot have an open wireless network with wireless access? (or why would they connect the MacBook to a wired network before waking it up?) Does the automator script store the pictures and then upload them the first chance it gets, or can it only upload the picture right after it was taken?
Also why would the MacBook be opened in front of the rack of other MBs? It looks like it would be hard for a repair technician to see the screen that way...
I guess I'm somewhat skeptical of these pictures, sorry.
No, no you guys got it all wrong. That is not a prisoner....it is Jean Reno from The Professional. He is the new "Mac Guy" for the upcoming commercials.
Kasper...thanks for posting I thought it was a interesting.
awesome, thanks a lot automator. now we finally know for sure that macbooks aren't fixed by oompa loompas, just jean reno clones with matrix black shades.
The repair site most likely has an open wireless for testing. It saves time not to have to log in while checking a unit. Also the Oompa Loompas have big fingers that are not very effective for working in small places like laptops. You only find them working on the Mac Pro's.
I actually think this is really cool, since you always think of your Mac going "out into the magical shipment logistics sphere that fixes your computer" instead of to a repair place. I never really had an idea of what one of those places would look like, I was expecting a smaller office-like environment.
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In the last picture, you can see what looks like the rumored iPhone, a 16-core MacPro, and a device with both a TiVo and Apple logo on it.
post of the day
It seems obvious that this is a great way to help grab the guy that steals your computer. Or catch your mom when she checks your messages.
Could be embarrassing. However, I certainly would use it.
Perhaps someone could post his script.
excellent idea...and i think the script is posted on this guy's flickr site...in one of the bottom comments on the page...he explains how to use it.
excellent idea...and i think the script is posted on this guy's flickr site...in one of the bottom comments on the page...he explains how to use it.
Here is the link to the script: http://www.flickr.com/photos/omegast...7594367266566/
Here is the link to the script: http://www.flickr.com/photos/omegast...7594367266566/
Thank you
Here is the link to the script: http://www.flickr.com/photos/omegast...7594367266566/
that's what I meant...=D
The article got it (somewhat) right, but a lot of the replies didn't. These are NOT Apple employees and that is NOT an Apple facility. As they mentioned, it's Flextronics. Apple outsources to them for repairing their machines.
ohhhh
that's where we sent out troubled school ibooks....ahhh that makes sense now.
(now i feel stupid....)
Also why would the MacBook be opened in front of the rack of other MBs? It looks like it would be hard for a repair technician to see the screen that way...
I guess I'm somewhat skeptical of these pictures, sorry.
How would the pictures have been uploaded?
I guess I'm somewhat skeptical of these pictures, sorry.
I think it just takes a picture and stores it. He got the pictures when his macBook came home. No upload necessary.
Skeptical eh? So he bought a warehouse, stocked it up, hired some inmates to stage these pictures? ;-)
Jp
Kasper...thanks for posting I thought it was a interesting.
Interested me.
who IS Kasper??
Editor in-chief, AppleInsider.
I have to say, the photos are a bit useless. The second pic could be of a sandwich trolley.
I think this kind of isight use should be restricted to the purpose of seeing naked women, not unshaven factory workers.
One thing I could see it being useful for is taking a picture of a thief who may have stolen the machine.
How long would it take an Apple certified tech to notice that the camera light is on?
Probably never, if they all wear those sunglasses. 8)